Blade & Mow Height
Blade: Fine blade
Mow: 0.5 to 1 inch (lower than residential Bermudas)
Bermuda Sod Variety
Tifway 419 Sod in Louisiana
Tifway 419 is the sports-field and commercial standard. 60+ years of proven track record. Spec'd at LSU Tiger Stadium, the Saints practice fields, and most Louisiana high school football fields.
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What Is It?
Tifway 419 Sod Explained
Tifway 419 is a USDA / UGA hybrid Cynodon dactylon released in 1960. For 60+ years it has been the dominant sports-field and commercial Bermuda across the southeastern United States.
Best fit: athletic fields (football, soccer, baseball outfields), golf-course tees and fairways, commercial properties along major arterials, and any full-sun lot that needs Bermuda's density and tight mowing tolerance. 419 was spec'd at LSU Tiger Stadium for decades.
Where 419 does not fit: residential where TifTuf's water savings matter more, or sports fields in north LA where Tahoma 31 or Latitude 36 cold tolerance reduces winter recovery time. 419 is the right pick when proven track record and traditional spec compatibility are the deciding factors.
At a Glance
Tifway 419 Specs
Quick-reference card. Blade, mow height, sun, shade, drought, traffic, salt, pH, and USDA zone.
Sun & Shade
Sun: 6+ hours of direct sun (full sun required)
Shade: No shade tolerance
Drought & Traffic
Drought: Good
Traffic: Excellent (the standard for athletic fields)
USDA Zone
Zones 7-10
Salt Tolerance
Good
Soil pH
5.5 to 7.0
Louisiana Fit
Where Tifway 419 Fits Best in Louisiana
Tifway 419 is the universal Louisiana Bermuda. Every Louisiana sod farm grows it. Spec'd at high school football fields across all 64 parishes, college athletic fields, golf courses, parks, and commercial properties along Veterans Boulevard, Acadiana Mall corridor, MacArthur Drive (Alexandria), and the Inner Loop (Shreveport).
Common in: High school football fields statewide, LSU and ULL athletic facilities, NOLA Saints practice (historically), Audubon Park, City Park (NOLA), commercial along Veterans Boulevard, Acadiana Mall corridor, MacArthur Drive, Inner Loop (Shreveport)
The LSU AgCenter turfgrass guide backs the regional fit data above. Send us your zip and we will tell you straight whether Tifway 419 fits your specific yard.
Pricing
Tifway 419 Sod Pricing & Pallet Coverage
Pallet Coverage
A standard pallet covers approximately 450 square feet, cut as 16x24 inch slabs (typical, varies slightly by farm). Most yards in Louisiana run 1 to 4 pallets.
Half Pallets
Half pallets available for small repairs and patch jobs (approximately 225 square feet). Minimum order applies for delivery, not pickup.
Contractor Pricing
Contractor and builder pricing kicks in at five or more pallets per order. NET 30 terms for qualified accounts. Recurring delivery scheduling for ongoing jobs.
Care Schedule
How to Care for Tifway 419 Sod
- Watering during establishment: Water twice a day for first 10 days. Daily for week 2. Established 419 needs about 1 to 1.25 inches per week. Higher water demand than newer Bermudas.
- Mow height range: Maintain at 0.5 to 1 inch. Reel mower required for clean results at this height. Mow 2-3 times per week during peak growth on athletic fields.
- Fertilizer schedule: 4 to 6 applications per year for athletic field maintenance. Residential 419 needs 3-4 feeds. Bermuda is heavy feeder.
- Pre-emergent timing: Apply in mid-February (south LA) or early March (north LA). Critical for Bermuda.
Honest Comparison
Tifway 419 vs The Closest Alternatives
Two side-by-side reads so you can pick straight, not guess.
Tifway 419 vs. TifTuf
419 is the 1960 sports-field standard with proven decades of athletic-field use. TifTuf is the 2015 UGA upgrade with 38% less water need. Pick 419 for sports fields, commercial spec compliance, and traditional installs. Pick TifTuf for residential and water-conscious installs.
Tifway 419 vs. Tahoma 31
419 is the proven Louisiana athletic standard. Tahoma 31 is the newer 2018 OSU release with better cold tolerance and similar sports-field quality. Pick 419 for traditional spec match. Pick Tahoma 31 for north LA athletic fields where winter dormancy is a real concern.
Common Questions
Tifway 419 Sod FAQ
60+ years of proven performance under athletic-field stress, established maintenance protocols at every level (high school through pro), and tight blade density that holds up to cleat traffic. Newer Bermudas perform well but 419 has the institutional inertia of being the spec everyone knows.
Yes, but TifTuf is the smarter residential choice in Louisiana now. 419 needs more water and more frequent mowing than TifTuf. The athletic-field reputation is overkill for most residential yards.
419 is the most universally available Bermuda in Louisiana, which keeps pricing competitive. Typically priced as the baseline Bermuda. Contractor pricing applies.
No. 419 has zero shade tolerance and will thin to bare soil in less than 6 hours of direct sun. For shaded sections of a yard, use St. Augustine or Zoysia, not Bermuda.
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